Lidderdale, Iowa facts for kids
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Lidderdale, Iowa
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Location of Lidderdale, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Carroll |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.41 sq mi (6.25 km2) |
| • Land | 2.41 sq mi (6.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 166 |
| • Density | 68.77/sq mi (26.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51452
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-45030 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395704 |
Lidderdale is a small city located in Carroll County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 166 people lived there. Lidderdale officially became a city in 1906.
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History of Lidderdale
Lidderdale started as an important place for shipping goods by train. It was on the Chicago Great Western Railroad line. The city got its name from William Lidderdale. He was a governor of the Bank of England. William and his brother, Francis Lidderdale, invested a lot of money in the railroad. Some people in America thought William was a "Lord" because of his important job. But he actually wasn't a Lord.
Geography of the City
Lidderdale is a small city that covers about 2.42 square miles (6.25 square kilometers) of land. It does not have any large bodies of water within its city limits.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 114 | — |
| 1920 | 163 | +43.0% |
| 1930 | 211 | +29.4% |
| 1940 | 208 | −1.4% |
| 1950 | 180 | −13.5% |
| 1960 | 201 | +11.7% |
| 1970 | 173 | −13.9% |
| 1980 | 197 | +13.9% |
| 1990 | 202 | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 186 | −7.9% |
| 2010 | 180 | −3.2% |
| 2020 | 166 | −7.8% |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, the census counted 166 people living in Lidderdale. There were 84 households and 55 families. The city had about 68.8 people per square mile. Most residents (98.8%) were White. A small number (1.2%) were Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age in the city was 53.0 years old. About 22.3% of residents were under 20 years old. Also, 25.9% of the people were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.2%) and females (51.8%).
2010 Census Information
The census in 2010 showed that 180 people lived in Lidderdale. There were 80 households and 50 families. The population density was about 74.4 people per square mile. Most people (99.4%) were White.
About 23.8% of households had children under 18. The average age was 46.5 years. About 22.2% of residents were under 18. Also, 19.4% were 65 years or older. The population was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
Education in Lidderdale
Students in Lidderdale attend schools within the Carroll Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Lidderdale (Iowa) para niños
